One of the most important considerations you make when planning an event is the type of stage you want to use. Therefore, it's imperative to comprehend the differences between the two main types of stage—the mobile and the conventional—in detail.

A stage is typically constructed on the spot. It is a collection of buildings and materials that must be put onto a trailer, unloaded at the venue, and then carried to the area where the stage will be built. These tasks involve machinery, demand a lot of labor, and take time.

An integrated manual relief valve is occasionally used in hydraulic systems. This valve releases built-up pressure and is typically activated when the mechanical system eventually malfunctions and prevents the stress from being released automatically in accordance with how the equipment is supposed to operate normally. In essence, it is a safety feature that overrides the system through human contact, putting the machinery back in an idle position rather than through a mechanical or electrical process. A relief valve will still be there but can be operated remotely with no manual relief valve (for instance, subsea mining where equipment is autonomous).

However, a mobile stage has the benefit of being preassembled and mobile. The building comprises floor and roof panels that unfold hydraulically, electrically, or manually into a quick-to-install stage. Stageline even goes further by offering a fully hydraulic stage trailer, sound, light, wind walls, and banners on several transportable stages.

A portable stage stands alone. Unlike a typical stage, it doesn't need external ballast or cables for stability because stability is built right into the platform. In contrast, depending on the circumstances, it may be required to consider using the ballast for stability purposes, much like conventional stages. This is true for mobile stages whose structure is designed to withstand winds of 130 km/h to 140 km/h (80 mph to 90 mph).

A conventional stage has a slight advantage in terms of additional design options beyond predetermined configurations because it is specially constructed on location.

In addition to its portability, a movable stage's ability to be installed safely for various reasons adds interest. The main one is that a typical stage must be constructed entirely from the ground up.

When handling and installing the various components of the stage construction, technicians are required to work at heights. On the other hand, a mobile stage's preassembled panels deploy at ground level and none of the installation labor requires climbing a ladder.

When pressure builds up in a hydraulic stage trailer, heat can harm the machinery's internal parts, including the hydraulic motor, the cylinders, and the seals between system components. This is why manual relief valves in hydraulic systems are not always employed for personal safety. Suppose equipment breaks down, and the pressure cannot be released. In that case, the cost of fixing the machinery might have significant financial and operational repercussions for the company, double the loss of output and income.

In other words, a mobile stage provides unmatched safety and a quicker, more straightforward setup that requires a lot less work.

Make sure your choice satisfies the highest safety standards after determining your demands. Additionally, make sure you are familiar with your manufacturer and the unique qualities of the products offered by the business.